Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation Archives

Meet College of Health Sciences Faculty Member Dr. Chris Fahs

Posted on August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

When Chris Fahs, PhD, first started lifting weights in high school, his goal was simple: become a better football player. While football didn’t become his career, the experience sparked something even bigger in a lifelong fascination with how the human body responds to exercise. Today, Dr. Fahs brings that passion to Logan University as a professor in the Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program, where he teaches Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription and Biomechanics. Since joining Logan in 2019, he has helped students bridge the gap between scientific theory and real-world application. “I hope every student leaves

From Classroom to Space Center: Meghan Johnson Completes Internship at NASA

Posted on June 30, 2026 in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation in Students in Tower Magazine

This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026. Meghan Johnson, MS (’25) earned the internship opportunity of a lifetime: supporting health and fitness operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Last November and December, she worked within a campus-wide wellness system focused on human performance for the engineers, contractors and employees behind space launches. “Being able to use what I learned through Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program and apply it in an environment like the KSC Fitness Center was an amazing experience,” Meghan said. She learned under

Chelsea White’s All-Encompassing Career in Exercise Science, From Cardiac Rehab to Pediatrics

Posted on March 12, 2026 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

Like many students entering the healthcare profession, Chelsea White, MS (’21), CEP, EIM didn’t begin her career with a perfectly mapped-out plan. Her path came into focus while earning her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Georgia State University and completing observation hours for physical therapy school. “I fell in love with pediatrics, then found myself falling in love with cardiac rehab too,” Chelsea said. “Everything about the heart—EKGs, diagnostics and rehabilitation. My work in pediatrics was a combination of cardiopulmonary rehab and exercise physiology”. Rather than choose one interest over another, Chelsea discovered a field that would allow her

Healing Across Borders: Dr. Jesse Politowski’s Mission to Transform Chiropractic Care in Vietnam

Posted on January 20, 2026 in Alumni in Careers in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

In April 2024, Jesse Politowski, DC (’13), MS (‘22) packed a portable chiropractic table, two suitcases and boarded a flight to Vietnam. His destination: Thanh Hoa City, a small but growing community three hours south of Hanoi. His mission: to bring modern chiropractic care to a country where the practice is still in its infancy. “I worked in Southeast Asia for six years after graduating from Logan University,” Dr. Politowski said. “But during a trip back to the U.S., the pandemic hit. I always wanted to go back. I love it there, and it’s been my dream to start a

How Elena Doctor Reimagined Master’s Course with Real-World Experience

Posted on January 8, 2026 in Athletics in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

When it comes to helping others move, heal and perform at their best, Elena Doctor, MS, CSCS, CSPS, believes every individual—regardless of age or ability—deserves an evidence-based exercise plan built for them. Elena, who joined Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program as an adjunct professor in 2023, teaches “Exercise Prescription for Special Populations.” Recently, she led a complete redesign of the course as the program transitioned from a 15-week to a 7-week model, an effort that allowed her to combine her hands-on, real-world experience with innovative teaching methods. “I wanted the course to be

Dr. Jennifer Furtado Brings Passion and Expertise to Logan’s College of Health Sciences

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 in Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in College of Health Sciences in Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

Behind every great educator is passion, expertise and real-world experience. Jennifer Furtado’s, PT, DPT, CNT experience as an educator began in 2023 when she joined Logan University as an adjunct faculty member in multiple programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and exercise science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she was also a cheerleader, before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. In addition, Dr. Furtado holds a Neonatal Therapist Certification, bringing both breadth and depth of experience to her role. Dr. Furtado’s journey into pediatric physical therapy began